New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
NorthTec
An introductory certificate qualification providing foundational skills in cooking, hospitality, food and beverage service, teamwork, and customer service, suitable for working in commercial kitchens or hospitality environments.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 4 locations


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Safe and hygienic kitchen work
Ability to work safely, effectively and hygienically in commercial kitchen or whārekai environment.

Food preparation and cooking
Competency in preparing, cooking and presenting a basic range of kai using different cooking methods.

Front of house and beverage service
Skills to perform basic front of house tasks including table and beverage services.
What You're Signing Up For
Subject to NZQA approval. Graduates will be able to work safely and hygienically in kitchens, prepare and present basic meals, perform front of house and table service tasks, provide customer service based on manaaki kaupapa, and work effectively in teams. This qualification provides pathways to higher level certificates in Cookery and Food and Beverage Service. The programme is delivered online with regional support and optional workshops at multiple regional campuses. It is not open to international students.
Course Content
- Work safely, effectively and hygienically in commercial kitchens or whārekai environments
- Prepare, cook and present a basic range of kai using different cooking methods
- Perform basic front of house tasks, table service and beverage services
- Provide effective customer service from manaaki kaupapa
- Work and problem solve effectively in teams (he rau ringa e oti ai)
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at programme start
Able to understand, read, write and communicate in English at a basic level
Physically able to complete programme-specific outcomes
For non-native English speakers, IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5 or equivalent

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage

Future employment opportunities might be
Cafe Worker
Barista
Food Service Worker


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